At almost any other time, a warm White House welcome by an American president to an authoritarian world leader would dominate the news. But falling as it did on the opening day of historic impeachment hearings into President Donald Trump, the visit by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan seemed almost an afterthought. The timing, in fact, may have served President Trump well. He was able to carry out Wednesday’s controversial visit with less public attention than it might otherwise have received. Several hundred chanting protesters crammed Lafayette Park outside the White House, but...…At almost any other time, a warm White House welcome by an American president to an authoritarian world leader would dominate the news. But falling as it did on the opening day of historic impeachment hearings into President Donald Trump, the visit by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan seemed almost an afterthought. The timing, in fact, may have served President Trump well. He was able to carry out Wednesday’s controversial visit with less public attention than it might otherwise have received. Several hundred chanting protesters crammed Lafayette Park outside the White House, but...WW…

This website uses cookies toimprove functionality and performance. By continuing to browse the siteyou are agreeing to our .Support the MonitorFree offersGod is “on our side,” President Donald Trump told Evangelicals in January. Their support is steadfast, but their numbers are shrinking as a proportion of the electorate.Loading...On Jan. 3 – a lifetime ago, it seems – a racially diverse crowd of thousands packed a suburban Miami megachurch for the launch of Evangelicals for Trump. The star attraction was Mr. Trump himself, who helicoptered in on Marine One.The campaign event was a...…This website uses cookies toimprove functionality and performance. By continuing to browse the siteyou are agreeing to our .Support the MonitorFree offersGod is “on our side,” President Donald Trump told Evangelicals in January. Their support is steadfast, but their numbers are shrinking as a proportion of the electorate.Loading...On Jan. 3 – a lifetime ago, it seems – a racially diverse crowd of thousands packed a suburban Miami megachurch for the launch of Evangelicals for Trump. The star attraction was Mr. Trump himself, who helicoptered in on Marine One.The campaign event was a...WW…

This website uses cookies toimprove functionality and performance. By continuing to browse the siteyou are agreeing to our .Support the MonitorFree offersProgress toward peace in the Middle East has been an elusive goal for many U.S. presidents, and Donald Trump’s unconventional approach, including the use of his diplomatically untested son-in-law, has had many doubters.Loading...From the beginning, President Donald Trump turned the U.S. approach to Middle East peace on its head. Instead of enticing Israel to reach a deal with the Palestinians by promising peace with Arab countries, Mr....…This website uses cookies toimprove functionality and performance. By continuing to browse the siteyou are agreeing to our .Support the MonitorFree offersProgress toward peace in the Middle East has been an elusive goal for many U.S. presidents, and Donald Trump’s unconventional approach, including the use of his diplomatically untested son-in-law, has had many doubters.Loading...From the beginning, President Donald Trump turned the U.S. approach to Middle East peace on its head. Instead of enticing Israel to reach a deal with the Palestinians by promising peace with Arab countries, Mr....WW…

This website uses cookies toimprove functionality and performance. By continuing to browse the siteyou are agreeing to our .Support the MonitorFree offersThe glass ceiling often has been the least breakable in Hollywood. But film critic Peter Rainer highlights movies from a trio of women whose firsts have shown what’s possible.Loading...When I heard the news last month that Olivia de Havilland had died at 104, I remembered back to 2006 when I attended her 90th birthday celebration at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Beverly Hills, California. She was the most radiant...…This website uses cookies toimprove functionality and performance. By continuing to browse the siteyou are agreeing to our .Support the MonitorFree offersThe glass ceiling often has been the least breakable in Hollywood. But film critic Peter Rainer highlights movies from a trio of women whose firsts have shown what’s possible.Loading...When I heard the news last month that Olivia de Havilland had died at 104, I remembered back to 2006 when I attended her 90th birthday celebration at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Beverly Hills, California. She was the most radiant...WW…

This website uses cookies toimprove functionality and performance. By continuing to browse the siteyou are agreeing to our .Support the MonitorFree offersSometimes, charitable acts are contagious. Inspired by Little Free Libraries, an Arkansas woman leveraged that same community-led, grassroots spirit to address food insecurity. Today, thousands of Little Free Pantries help feed those in need. Loading...It was during one of her regular runs that Jessica McClard noticed the first Little Free Library in her hometown of Fayetteville, Arkansas. The homemade book exchange boxes had been...…This website uses cookies toimprove functionality and performance. By continuing to browse the siteyou are agreeing to our .Support the MonitorFree offersSometimes, charitable acts are contagious. Inspired by Little Free Libraries, an Arkansas woman leveraged that same community-led, grassroots spirit to address food insecurity. Today, thousands of Little Free Pantries help feed those in need. Loading...It was during one of her regular runs that Jessica McClard noticed the first Little Free Library in her hometown of Fayetteville, Arkansas. The homemade book exchange boxes had been...WW…

This website uses cookies toimprove functionality and performance. By continuing to browse the siteyou are agreeing to our .The Indian National Investigation Agency raided 10 locations in Kashmir on Wednesday, saying they are investigating separatist activities. The move raises concerns over eroding press freedom in the disputed region.Loading...India’s premier investigating agency on Wednesday said it raided 10 locations in Indian-controlled Kashmir, including the offices and residences of a journalist and two prominent activists, triggering concerns of a crackdown on information and a...…This website uses cookies toimprove functionality and performance. By continuing to browse the siteyou are agreeing to our .The Indian National Investigation Agency raided 10 locations in Kashmir on Wednesday, saying they are investigating separatist activities. The move raises concerns over eroding press freedom in the disputed region.Loading...India’s premier investigating agency on Wednesday said it raided 10 locations in Indian-controlled Kashmir, including the offices and residences of a journalist and two prominent activists, triggering concerns of a crackdown on information and a...WW…

This website uses cookies toimprove functionality and performance. By continuing to browse the siteyou are agreeing to our .Support the MonitorFree offersIn politics, the reasoning behind decisions is rarely straightforward. Portland has been ground zero for a battle of perspectives, from the need for “law and order” to signs of election-year calculations at work.Loading...The presence of federal law enforcement officials in Portland, Oregon, is centered on protecting the federal courthouse there. But amid a pandemic and an economy in deep distress, President Donald Trump’s reelection...…This website uses cookies toimprove functionality and performance. By continuing to browse the siteyou are agreeing to our .Support the MonitorFree offersIn politics, the reasoning behind decisions is rarely straightforward. Portland has been ground zero for a battle of perspectives, from the need for “law and order” to signs of election-year calculations at work.Loading...The presence of federal law enforcement officials in Portland, Oregon, is centered on protecting the federal courthouse there. But amid a pandemic and an economy in deep distress, President Donald Trump’s reelection...WW…

This website uses cookies toimprove functionality and performance. By continuing to browse the siteyou are agreeing to our .Despite attacks, triumphant moments unfolded across the country as Iraqis dipped their fingers in purple ink and cast ballots in the Iraq election. Results and voter turnout are not expected for at least another day.Loading...Throughout , Sunday as voters, even in the most volatile areas, cast ballots in that militants tried their best to disrupt with dozens of explosions that shook even before the polls opened. By the end of the day, at least 38 people were dead and...…This website uses cookies toimprove functionality and performance. By continuing to browse the siteyou are agreeing to our .Despite attacks, triumphant moments unfolded across the country as Iraqis dipped their fingers in purple ink and cast ballots in the Iraq election. Results and voter turnout are not expected for at least another day.Loading...Throughout , Sunday as voters, even in the most volatile areas, cast ballots in that militants tried their best to disrupt with dozens of explosions that shook even before the polls opened. By the end of the day, at least 38 people were dead and...WW…

This website uses cookies toimprove functionality and performance. By continuing to browse the siteyou are agreeing to our .From climate and health to multilateralism and democracy, President-elect Biden wants to demonstrate not just that America is reclaiming its lead role on the world stage, but that his foreign policy will be his own.Loading...Eager to underscore multilateralism over “America First,” President-elect Joe Biden plans to immediately reverse a number of President Donald Trump’s withdrawals from international accords and organizations. He is expected to move on Day 1 of his...…This website uses cookies toimprove functionality and performance. By continuing to browse the siteyou are agreeing to our .From climate and health to multilateralism and democracy, President-elect Biden wants to demonstrate not just that America is reclaiming its lead role on the world stage, but that his foreign policy will be his own.Loading...Eager to underscore multilateralism over “America First,” President-elect Joe Biden plans to immediately reverse a number of President Donald Trump’s withdrawals from international accords and organizations. He is expected to move on Day 1 of his...WW…

This website uses cookies toimprove functionality and performance. By continuing to browse the siteyou are agreeing to our .Subscription InformationFree NewslettersBy signing up, you agree to our .Weaker political parties along with more extreme partisanship have made for a dangerous combination – one that experts say threatens democratic norms. This is the sixth installment of our Loading...Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz has made criticism of the Republican and Democratic Parties a central theme of his as-yet unofficial presidential campaign. He and his advisers describe the parties...…This website uses cookies toimprove functionality and performance. By continuing to browse the siteyou are agreeing to our .Subscription InformationFree NewslettersBy signing up, you agree to our .Weaker political parties along with more extreme partisanship have made for a dangerous combination – one that experts say threatens democratic norms. This is the sixth installment of our Loading...Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz has made criticism of the Republican and Democratic Parties a central theme of his as-yet unofficial presidential campaign. He and his advisers describe the parties...WW…